ACT Information

ACT Quick Information

• The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc.

When should I take the ACT?

• Most high school students take the ACT, SAT, or both during the spring of their junior year or fall of their senior year. It's important to leave time to re-take the test if you need to raise your score before you apply to college. The ACT exam is offered nationally every year in September, October, December, February*, April, June, and July*. View all upcoming ACT test dates.

What is on the ACT?

• There are four ACT sections:
  • English
  • Reading
  • Math
  • Science
• The ACT also includes an optional 40-minute Writing Test. Some colleges may require that you complete the ACT Writing Test. You can confirm each college's admissions policies on the school website or on our school profiles.

How long is the ACT?

• The ACT is 2 hours and 55 minutes long. If you choose to take the ACT with Essay, the test will be 3 hours and 35 minutes long.

How is the ACT scored?

• Each section of the ACT is scored on a 1 to 36 point scale. Your composite ACT score is the average of your four section scores, also on a scale from 1 to 36. If you take the ACT with Writing Test, you will receive a separate score on the Writing Test.

Study Tips and Preparation Materials

• https://www.kaptest.com/act/free/act-practice
• http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/Preparing-for-the-ACT.pdf
• https://www.kaptest.com/act/free/act-20-minute-workout
• https://uniontestprep.com/act
• https://www.number2.com/index.cfm?s=0
• http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html
• https://www.fulton-ind.k12.ky.us/userfiles/62/10_ACT_Practice_Tests.pdf
• https://www.test-guide.com/free-act-practice-tests.html
• https://www.testpreptoolkit.com/act-practice-tests/